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Div 818 PIR 9/2
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As our recruits get furthur into bootcamp I thought that maybe some of the Moms in Division 818 PIR 9/2 would like to get more specific information. I'm brand new at this but thought I'd try and maybe some more knowledgable Mom's will help us.
Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/div818pir92
Members: 26
Latest Activity: Oct 26, 2013
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Comment by Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours) on August 12, 2010 at 8:41pm
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{{{ HUGS}}} I feel much better - and Ill be here for yall any time tooo! going to watch tv with hubby and then beddie.... thank you amazing ladies!!!!
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Comment by kelly67 on August 12, 2010 at 8:33pm
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Hi 818 Ladies, Lydia, I agree with Shan, CKH & kk, It is the exhaustion talking for your son...He will pull himself up for sure! Hang in there Mama!
kk, Keep reading that letter you got last week, it will keep you going!
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kk - lolol that is the bomb - thanks sooo much - you are right ..great wisdom girl! I appreciate your wisdom....... I can not wait to meet yall! Thank you for the humor and Booo Yaaaa Hooo Yaaa to them and us mommies - okay gosh hubby is hollering as if I need that hahaha.....- I feel strength from yall and I cant wait till those doors open and those beautiful sailors march through! :o) love yalll yes I said love .......... :o) see you tomorrow right! :o)
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Comment by richsmom (Div 818 PIR 9/2/10) on August 12, 2010 at 8:12pm
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Lydia Ditto on what kk just said. :o)
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Thankx yall - I think sooo tooo... This is a wonderful young man - I am in awe actually of yalls men as well. I think of each one of your guys individually each day while Im at work - I try to imagine them all in my minds eye...and I picture them on a ship together or a base together.... KK I believe along with you too and CKH - richsmom and Shan - probably by now, he's wishing he had not sent that letter knowing him.... but yall know how he loves to write! haha - OKAY I here by officially decide to ignor all that bull and believe that one day he will be up there in a helo - jumping in to save lives !!!! BOOOO HOOOO Yaaa - moms thanks - you have renewed my strength... now - I want to write him - what should I say???? Im alway booo yaaa you can do it -- info kewl stuff - but how do I address this or should I??
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richsmom and Shan - yea, Im trying I guess its just that for the past two weeks its been all bummer - and that is not like him - you remember his fun first letters.... Well, I just think when he marches through the doors of that auditorium - he will realize why he is there..... at least I hope soo... :o) yes positive thoughts and hopes! :o) I noticed his hand writing was not soo legible either....
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Comment by CKH on August 12, 2010 at 7:18pm
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He will be so happy and so proud of himself when he gets to PIR. He will know that him more than most, sacrificed and fought to get there. I have no doubt that by the time he is a sailor he will be 100% into it again. Remember what I said last week...they are not only dealing with the physical but also the mental head games that are being played. He will come out of this stronger than ever. This is a great time to send him all the motivational, you can do this, its almost over stuff you can find. Be stong for him Lydia, he needs you, you are the one he counts on and vents to. Pick him up as I know only you can. You are awesome mamma, help him through this. I am happy to send him a kick a** card too if you want. Love to you sweetie.
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Lydia I whole heartedly agree with what Shan just said. He's been through alot and had a harder time then most with his shin splints and the crud. He is a tough kid but we all have down days. Just see what happens in 20 days and maybe the next letter will be totally different. It's supposed to get easier from here. POSITIVE KARMA!!
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Comment by Shannon Navy Mom on August 12, 2010 at 7:09pm
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Lydia, he could have been at a very low moment when he wrote that sleep deprivation...deleriuous...you never know...it is always subject to change...Dont read to much into it. I understand your worry though! You will find out all in 20 days and by then it could be a whole different story.
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moms, his letter was dated Sun 8 - we were right about the "blank week" they are in the middle of it now..... he said that inspections were really good. This upcoming week (now) makes or breaks us.... pretty much smooth sailing after this week.....he leaves 0200 on Friday for sure.....exhausted and wants it to be over..... has one "fear" not sure he wants this with his whole heart and soul... like everyone says he must have...---------- he is waffling in his decision .... I think he is so darn exhausted that he does not up from down..... he said I want it dont get me wrong.... just not sure I want it with my whole heart and soul --- now this is a kid who is pro --- Spec Ops.... Do yall think he is just tired and stressed? Do you think when he walks through the doors to PIR he will remember why he joined????? this is a tough kid. His buddy said not to worry that he is just in a stressed down time..... :o( yalls letter are soo up --????
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